Yakushi
Yakushi (Yakushi-Nyorai) The Buddha of healing, or “master of remedies,” Yakushi brings cures for diseases to mankind. As a bosatsu or “future Buddha,” he dedicated…
Category: Japanese Buddhism
Zenkō-Ji
Zenkō-Ji An important Japanese Buddhist temple in Nagano. According to ancient belief, touching a key in a special passage below the temple will lead to…
Zen Buddhism
Of the many forms of Buddhism practiced around the world, Zen Buddhism is probably the form most often identified with Japan in the West. While…
Daruma
Daruma started as the Japanese path of the Indian sage and Buddhist missionary, Bodhidharma, but has now evolved into a unique and powerful spirit. His…
Bishamon
Bishamon ALSO KNOWN AS: Bishamonten; Tamonten ORIGIN: Japan Bishamon, spirit of benevolent authority, enforces justice, punishing criminals and malefactors. He protects people and their pos…
Binzuru
Binzuru CLASSIFICATION: Arhat Binzuru is the Japanese name and manifestation of Pindola, first of the sixteen Arhats. Legend says he broke a vow of chastity…
Aizen Myo’o
Aizen Myo’o King of Lust Ragaraja, Buddhist Lord of Passion, traveled from India to Japan, where he transformed into Aizen Myo’o, venerated by Japan’s esoteric…